{"product_id":"calming-breathing-ball","title":"Calming Breathing Ball","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"932\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Calming Breathing Ball \u003c\/strong\u003eis a simple yet effective visual tool that helps children learn slow, controlled breathing in an engaging and interactive way. As the ball expands and contracts, children can match their breathing to the movement—breathing in as it opens and breathing out as it closes.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eThis visual cue makes deep breathing easier to understand, particularly for children who benefit from concrete demonstrations rather than verbal instructions alone. Whether used during moments of overwhelm, before bedtime, in the classroom or as part of a daily mindfulness routine, the Breathing Ball encourages children to slow down, reconnect with their breathing and develop lifelong self-regulation skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eIts lightweight expanding design is also fun to explore, making it an inviting tool for introducing mindfulness without pressure. Simply expand, breathe, collapse, and repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3117\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003eA Simple Breathing Activity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3168\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTry this easy breathing exercise with your child:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3433\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3210\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHold the ball closed in front of you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3285\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlowly expand the ball while taking a deep breath in through your nose.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3308\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePause for a moment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3372\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlowly close the ball as you breathe out through your mouth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3433\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRepeat 5–10 times until breathing feels slow and relaxed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3593\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis simple visual routine can help children understand the rhythm of deep breathing and provides a calming strategy they can return to whenever they need it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The OT Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45749315207212,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/4204\/6508\/files\/The_OT_Store_Calming_Breathing_Ball4.png?v=1782965777","url":"https:\/\/theotstore.com.au\/products\/calming-breathing-ball","provider":"The OT Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}